EKL Showdown Looms In Cyclones Home Finale
Ottawa High faces Turner in a key EKL clash as both teams sit 2-0 in league play. The Cyclones, 4-2 overall and riding a four-game surge, rely on a strong run game and improved defense, while Turner counters with a balanced attack and a chance to derail Ottawa’s title bid. Injuries to Ottawa backs and a tentative week of practice add to the tension as both sides chase a looming league crown.
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Terry Ostmeyer
Ottawa High
OHS
Turner
Ottawa
Cyclones
Fort Scott
Seaman
Olathe
Golden Bears
Bears
Bonner Springs
Junction City
Bud Wheeler
OHL
Wheeler
Steve Hanes
Mark Strehlow
Strehlow
Terry Drake
Steve Meier
Bonner
Rosedale
Argentine
Eagles
Bishop Miege
Mustangs
Hogan
Six Teams Battle For Class 5 A Playoff Berths
TOPEKA AP Six teams compete for four 5A playoff spots led by Shawnee Mission North with a 6 0 record and 24 straight wins. Contenders include Lawrence Shawnee Mission West Wichita North Wichita South and Hutchinson all at 5 1 with major games listed. Additional Class 4A 3A 2A and A districts show top squads and key matchups across Kansas. Local schedule features Shawnee Mission North vs Topeka West and other regional clashes.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Shawnee Mission North Indians
Lawrence
Shawnee Mission West
Wichita North
Wichita South
Hutchinson
Ward
Pittsburg
Olathe
Manhattan
Seaman
Arkansas City
E Dorada
Garden City
Dodge City
Hays
Liberal
McPherson
Girard
Shawnee St. Joseph
Chapman
Effingham
Hayden
Wellington
Augusta
Buhler
Eureka
Scott City
Goodland
Pratt
Baldwin
North Elk
Linn
Solomon
Troy
Clearwater
Cottonwood Falls
Ellinwood
Haven
Hillsboro
Medicine Lodge
Moundridge
Stafford
Atwood
Ness City
Lebanon
Scandia
Republic
Dist
Ell- Saline
Gorham
Quenemo
Norwich
Attica
Haviland
Nashville-Zenda
Deerfield
Weskan
Shawnee Mission North
Topeka West
Shawnee Mission South
Lions Owner Sees Trouble For Some NFL Members
Detroit Lions owner William Clay Ford told the Detroit Sigma Delta Chi meeting that some NFL teams may face financial trouble, suggesting contraction before expansion. He warned that salary and ticket freezes could wipe out profit margins in certain cities and questioned how long some owners can endure.
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Lions
NFL
Detroit
Detroit Lions
William Clay Ford
Sigma Delta Chi, Professional Journalistic Society
Ford
Bowling Scores Showdown In Night Of League Highs
A condensed listing of bowling scores across multiple leagues and teams. Notable marks include Gerber 273 in MAL FACIAL LEAGUE, Turner 217, Bettge 195, Bitts 516, Foster 560, Haas 573, and Stine 540 across Twilight, Ottawa Tire, Village Inn, Citizens State Bank, and other clubs.
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Guyt's
Gerber
Richmond Co-Op
Turner
H. J. Wilson
Crites
Harvey
Wise
Lamb-Roberts
McClaran
Ottawa Tire & Supply
Bettge
Bitts
Bob Knight
Mecauliffe
Twilight League
Ottawa
Ainsworth
Figgins
Everett’s
Fuller
Bent Fender
Tourbertin
Simmons
Todd Mobile
Hendricks
Boise Cascade
Spears
Town & Country
Village Inn
Johnson
Medlen
Citizens State Bank
Lesch
Kramer Drugs
Ledom
First National
Fritts
Alexander Doyen
Wolgast
Foster
H.D. Lee Sisters
Link
Guyett
Noami's
Berger
Sertoma
Carpenter
Pomona Cafe
Hickman
Haas
Stine
Gilbert
Roberto Clemente Finally Receives World Series Recognition
New York AP Roberto Clemente, Pirates star, accepts a car for his World Series performance and declares relief at finally gaining recognition. He dominated the series with a 414 average, strong defense, and leadership, while criticizing press coverage of his career and asserting his place as baseball’s best.
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New York
Roberto Clemente
Pittsburgh Pirates
Clemente
Clémente
Babe Ruth
Pirates
Baltimore Orioles
Brooklyn Dodger
Milwaukee
Dodgers
Pittsburgh
Hank Aaron Enters American Airlines Golf Tournament
New York AP reports Hank Aaron of Atlanta becomes the first entrant in the American Airlines Golf Tournament set for February 4 to 6 in Puerto Rico. The veteran slugger shifts to golf competition as Puerto Rico hosts the event.
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New York
Atlanta
Hank Aaron
American Airlines
Puerto Rico
No Rest Ahead For Slumping Wildcats
Kansas State coach Vince Gibson braces for Oklahoma's powerful ground attack after back-to-back losses. He praises Oklahoma's rushing, notes their star backs and experienced backfield, and stresses K-State's defensive injuries and uncertain lineups as they prepare for the Sooners' visit.
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Manhattan
Kan
Vince Gibson
Kansas State Wildcats
Oklahoma
Owenson
Nebraska
K-State
Norman
Sooners
Gibson
Mildren
Dickey
Kansas State
Kansas
Bobby Douglas
John Riggins
Owens
Missouri
Joe Moore
Jon Staggers
Joe Wylie
Greg Pruitt
Leon Crosswhite
Roy Bell
Everett Marshall
Tim Welch
Wildcats
Wishbone
Colorado
Cats
Norm Dubois
Ron Coppenbarger
Johnny Robertson
Charles Clarington
Isaac Jackson
Chris Chapin
Rick Heath
Towa State
Cyclones host surging Kansas in homecoming clash
Iowa State aims to repeat strong defense as 4-1 Cyclones face Kansas in Ames at 1 30 p.m. The squad highlights quarterback Dean Carlson and running back George Amundson while Kansas recovers from a lopsided loss to Nebraska. Majors warns the Jayhawks are stronger than the score suggested.
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa State
Kansas
Johnny Majors
Kansas State
Majors
Nebraska
Jayhawks
Cyclones
Friedrichs Leads Dragon Sailboats With Two Wins
New Orleans veteran Buddy Friedrichs, a four time champion, took the lead in the North American Dragon championships on Lake Pontchartrain with two early victories. He led both races from the start as the sailing series opened, with two more races scheduled today and the final race Friday to conclude the event.
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New Orleans
Buddy Friedrichs
Friedrichs
Lake Pontchartrain
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